Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in South Africa - Q1 2022

In Q1 2022, the top five music and podcast applications on the Android platform in South Africa displayed notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, according to data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts saw a consistent increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 56K in the week of March 21. Active users fluctuated slightly but remained strong, reaching approximately 519K by the end of the quarter.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts maintained a steady download rate, with a noticeable peak of 47K in the week of March 14. Active users showed minor fluctuations, averaging around 430K throughout the quarter.

Apple Music experienced a steady revenue increase, peaking at around $6.7K in the final week of March. Weekly downloads showed a consistent upward trend, reaching nearly 20K in the last week of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 55K to 58K.

YouTube Music exhibited a gradual increase in weekly downloads, peaking at about 19K in mid-March. Active users saw a significant spike, reaching approximately 886K in the week of March 21.

Boomplay: Music & Live Stream showed a varied trend in revenue, with a peak of $138 in the week of January 31. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at around 17K in the week of March 14. Active users increased steadily, reaching about 55K by mid-March.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the music and podcast app market in South Africa. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower.